THE BATTLE OF THE MONONGAHELA

Presented by Shawn MacIntyre, Public Engagement and Operations Manager at Braddock’s Battlefield History Center

July 9th, 1755, the British Army marched, along with soldiers, workmen, teamsters, slaves, camp follower women and their children. Their plan was to construct a road to the French, Fort Duquesne, lay siege to the fort and return the forks of the Ohio to British control. The French Commander at Fort Duquesne and his Native Allies had a very different plan for the British Forces. The Battle of the Monongahela is a battle that changed world history and led to the first global war. We will discuss the lead up to the battle, the battle itself, and the effect it has on history. 

Shawn MacIntyre bio: 

Shawn MacIntyre is the Public Engagement and Operations Manager at Braddock’s Battlefield History Center in North Braddock, PA, the center sits on the site where the Battle of the Monongahela begins. Shawn holds a master's degree in history, with a focus on 18th century history. Shawn is also a living historian and serves as a private with Captain William Trent’s Company, a reenactment Virginia Militia unit based near Pittsburgh.